Should I get a cap?

Corey Dalton Silver Member Username: Sheriff Post Number: 135 Registered: Jan-07	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 18:23 GMT For my MA Audio XL1500 powered by a HIFONICS TXi7506 on a stock alt in a '95 Chevy S10? If so, which cap should I get?
Corey Dalton Silver Member Username: Sheriff Post Number: 142 Registered: Jan-07	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 19:10 GMT Anyone?
ctmike Gold Member Username: Ctmike Ct. Post Number: 3623 Registered: Feb-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 19:12 GMT no cap. better charging system first.
SGDenny Silver Member Username: Gh0st_31 FL USA Post Number: 326 Registered: May-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 21:33 GMT no
M.S. Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18 Southeast PA Post Number: 951 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 21:34 GMT Well this question has an easy answer: NO Capacitors do not help your charging system, they put more of a load on the alternator. }Hook up the system and see if your voltage drops. If it does, an HO alternator is the ONLY fix for it.
Dr. Destroyer (RE) Silver Member Username: Hockeyknight Post Number: 964 Registered: Apr-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 21:40 GMT I know that everyone hates caps but if my charging system is upgraded then what would it do to benefit my system?
M.S. Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18 Southeast PA Post Number: 953 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 21:48 GMT If and only if you have an adequate charging system, some people claim that a capacitor will make your alternator last longer because it smooths out the current demand. However most people (including myself) believe that's a bunch of BS since it's never been proven.
Kyle Longbrake Silver Member Username: Kyle_lowe Post Number: 210 Registered: Apr-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 23:05 GMT if you have an upgraded charging system then why not, it will not hurt it
Corey Dalton Silver Member Username: Sheriff Post Number: 151 Registered: Jan-07	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 23:33 GMT Ya, but I don't, so I'm not going to get one. I will probably upgrade my charging system if the voltage drops and my lights dim and what not when I hook up the new system.
SGDenny Silver Member Username: Gh0st_31 FL USA Post Number: 328 Registered: May-06	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 23:41 GMT waste of money imo, that money could be used to upgrade a ton of other things
WrEaK HaVoC(.'~DAYE£?~'.) Gold Member Username: 54danny54 KY More Wang Th... Post Number: 3693 Registered: Nov-04	Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 23:44 GMT benifits of a charging system u ask? -Can increase db level because ur voltage wont drop or wont drop as much. -MUCH less chance of ur amps clipping cause they get the current they need. -Possibly upgrade setups in the future w/o worrying bout power demands. and as for the cap...no just dont get it
Corey Dalton Silver Member Username: Sheriff Post Number: 158 Registered: Jan-07	Posted on Monday, March 19, 2007 - 00:05 GMT Ok, thanks for the answers. And I will definitely consider upgrading my charing system.

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